Medical Expertise of Dr. Adele Guernica, DO
Dr. Adele Guernica is a board-certified allergist providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis, eczema and food allergies.
Patient Education Resources
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
Is there really a hypoallergenic dog species?
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
Education & Training
Dr. Guernica completed her fellowship at Children's hospital in Kansas City and she is Board Certified in Pediatrics